Westwood Tan by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Westwood Tan

45%LRV Value
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Westwood Tan 256 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CAB47B, LRV 45 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shore Grass from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Westwood Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#CAB47B
RGB202, 180, 123
LRV44.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Westwood Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Westwood Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreWestwood Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShore Grass

Shore Grass

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Perennial Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Spinning Straw Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Star Fire

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Beige

RAL

Nearly identical

Wheat Grass

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Desert Floor

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Further Afield

Valspar

Very similar

Gold Tweed

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Tangy Flavor

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Westwood Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Westwood Tan

#CAB47B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8B37F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Westwood Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Anjou Pear

Complement

Mood Mode

Westwood Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Amber

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Horizon

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Westwood Tan.

Anjou Pear

Benjamin Moore · AF-425

#C8B77A

Mustard Seed

Benjamin Moore · 222

#CEB47A

Barley Grass

Benjamin Moore · 271

#C9B281

Meadow View

Benjamin Moore · 383

#C5B574

Guesthouse

Benjamin Moore · 1117

#CBA87B

Sombrero

Benjamin Moore · 249

#CFBA86

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Brass Rail

PPG · 30YY 44/509

#D6B053

Cinnamon Frost

PPG · 1081-4

#D3B191

Sun Rays

PPG · 29YY 66/537

#FED372

Pumpkin Bread

Behr · PMD-40

#C98F57

Sausalito

PPG · 1209-2

#F4E5C5

Safari

Sherwin-Williams · 7697

#CCB18B

Westwood Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Westwood Tan have?
Westwood Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Westwood Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Westwood Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Westwood Tan are Shore Grass by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Perennial Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Spinning Straw Gold by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Westwood Tan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Westwood Tan?
Westwood Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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